A 56-year-old woman with family history of ovarian and breas…
A 56-year-old woman with family history of ovarian and breast carcinoma has a 10-cm cystic mass in the left adnexal region. Cytologic study shows malignant cells in the fluid. Which of the following mutated genes is most likely a factor in the development of this neoplasm?
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The pap smear and subsequent cervical biopsy of a 45-year-old woman shows high grade squamous intraepithelial neoplasia (HSIL) with human papillomavirus type 16. The clinician recommends cervical conization for treatment. What is the most likely explanation for proceeding with cervical conization for this patient?
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A 21-year-old, previously healthy woman has had oligomenorrhear and has developed hirsutism for the past year. She noticed a 10-kg weight gain in the past 4 months. Her ovary is shown in the figure below. Which of the following is most likely to describe the lesion in her condition?
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